My point is even with links within a family, they count for nothing in terms of behaviour and loyalty.
God puts zero store behind links through belonging to a group. Rather it is 100% on doing and attitude.
Imagine an angel in front of God saying, today I do not feel like obeying you, go take a jump.
It does not matter who they were, this is a sentence of rejection and damnation.
Yet it is thought because at some point one joined a group, God will now ignore ones behaviour, include you in the elect and heap praise and reward on you because of this. How can this individual to any degree be relied upon to do what is asked of them. They are just rebellious and resentful, and will fail. Is this the principle of following Gods will on earth as it is in Heaven or is it just rebellion and putting oneself as King?
I do wonder what people think salvation is? A holiday camp for those who did a high 5 to Jesus, or a Kingdom different to the world where love and service rule. If you want to see who gets into heaven it is not sinners or those who support anything evil, or behave in such a way.
I would add if one can find any sinful behaviour that is alright with the Lord, please can you show it to me.
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord.
To some the beginning of wisdom is there is nothing they can do to muck up acceptance by Jesus.
Sounds like the spoilt brat approach to life with a parent who is just too rich. And these spoilt brats always come to a sticky end.
Be blessed as the Spirit of Christ in you teaches you all things..
A fellow servant of His, Not me